Using Windows Server 2008 as a SUPER workstation OS
Vijayshinva Karnure, a IIS, ASP and ASP.NET troubleshooter as well as a consultant for developers and system admins of Microsoft India is so cool!
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14.2.2008 The myth of Windows Workstation 2008
For a few months now I’ve been hearing stories from people who claim to be getting a much better Windows experience by ditching Windows Vista and adopting Windows Server 2008 as a desktop operating system.
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17.7.2008 VMware Workstation 7 released with full Windows 7 support
VMware has announced the latest version it's flagship virtualization software - VMware Workstation 7 which is packed full of new features which are huge - including full 3D graphics support for virtual machines.
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2.11.2009 Is Windows Server 2008 Workstation the One and True Windows Vista?
There is little choice, at this point in time, for end users looking for a new Windows client. And it is pretty much Windows Vista or Windows XP, or taking into account the evolution of the two products, Vista SP1 and XP SP2, with XP SP3 coming down the pipe "momentarily."
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7.3.2008 New iPhone 3.0 OS available
A revised operating system for Apple's iPhone is now available, adding functionality such as system-wide search and cut-and-paste to the popular handset.
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17.6.2009 How to install another OS on your PS3
Who'll get the last laugh now? They said the PS3 sucks, is late, is too expensive, isn't worth it, isn't a bargain. Well, look at it now! It's shaping up to be something worth its weight in news.
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13.11.2006 Vista Most Secure OS
Microsoft has applauded Vista from the get go as the most secure Windows platform, but according to a comparison put together by Jeff Jones, Security Strategy Director in Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing group, the status quo is also valid for rival operating systems.
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23.6.2007 Windows 7 can learn from OS X
An Apple user's take on what Windows 7 needs to succeed. Our hands-on Windows 7 pre-beta review shows that things are looking promising for Windows 7.
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28.11.2008 Windows 7 to go: New portables for the new OS
Exciting, innovative notebooks and netbooks are being built around Microsoft's latest operating system. Here's a preview.
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15.10.2009 Next OS X rumored to feature new GUI
Mac OS X’s Aqua has matured very slowly over the last few years. It seems like many OS X users are tired of Aqua and ready for a new revolutionary GUI to compliment and enhance the experience of using a Mac.
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13.12.2006 Windows vs. Linux vs. Mac OS X
There has been a consistent amount of “ink” spilled over comparing Windows, Linux and Mac OS X this month. The reports have generated some controversy, because they point out that Windows delivers a more secure platform than Linux and Mac OS X.
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30.3.2007 Download Mac OS X 10.5.6 Now
Not surprisingly, Apple has released Mac OS X Update version 10.5.6 for both Client and Server users of the Mac OS. Weighing in at around 370MB and 470MB respectively, the two updates are immediately available to download and install on Leopard-running Macs.
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15.12.2008 Google Chrome OS Announced
After eons of speculation stating that Google is secretly working on an OS, they finally are, except it’s not so secret anymore.
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8.7.2009 New Features in iPhone OS 3.1 Firmware
The final version along with general availability of the highly anticipated iPhone OS 3.1 firmware is expected to be announced on September 9th, in Apple’s “Rock iPhone OS 3.1 and Roll” event at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco.
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7.9.2009 How to Install Chrome OS in Windows 7
Google unveiled Chrome OS in an event yesterday where they demonstrated the upcoming cloud-based OS for the first time in public. Source code of Chrome OS was also released which folks over at gdgt have compiled in a ready-to-install .vmdk file.
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20.11.2009 Microsoft publishes report on possible next-generation OS
Singularity is a research project focused on the construction of dependable systems through innovation in the areas of systems, languages, and tools. We building a research operating system prototype (called Singularity), extending programming languages, and developing new techniques and tools for specifying and verifying program behavior.
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Microsoft to Move Graphics Outside OS Kernel.
Microsoft will move the graphics for its next version of Windows outside of the operating system's kernel to improve reliability, the software giant has told Techworld.
Vista's graphics subsystem, codenamed Avalon and formally known as the Windows Presentation Foundation, will be pulled out the kernel because many lock-ups are the result of the GUI freezing, Microsoft infrastructure architect Giovanni Marchetti told us exclusively yesterday.
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16.12.2005 Microsoft Must Turn To Virtual OS After Vista
Microsoft can't afford five-year gaps in between major operating system releases, Gartner says, and the way around the delays is with modules.
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8.9.2006 Apple Releases Mac OS X 10.4.8
Apple on Friday pushed what is likely the second-to-last update to Mac OS X 10.4, code-named "Tiger." The update includes several fixes to printing, Finder and Apple applications and networking, as well as several third-party fixes among other modifications.
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30.9.2006 CompUSA Guarantees Vista, Will Reinstall Old OS If Necessary
CompUSA will guarantee that customers are satisfied with their Windows Vista update or the retailer will refund the purchase price and reinstall the PC's original operating system, the company announced Monday.
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23.1.2007 My Expose - cool OS X application for Vista
Thanks to Steve Jobs for this download. My Expose - Apple EXPOSE! from OS X Expose for Vista and its for free.
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7.5.2007 Mac OS X Leopard vs. Windows Vista
HardwareLogic has partnering up with Newegg to sponsor the User Guide Of The Month.
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8.5.2007 Unconfirmed: Microsoft's NEW OS codenamed Omnigo
Bink: In my opinion this article is complete nonsence, it is been posted here cause it is floating around the Internet last few days. What is your opinion
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3.9.2007 Mac OS X Leopard: A Guided Tour
To further promote the release of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, which Apple Incorporated has announced will be available on October 26, the company has posted a guide tour to promote the release of the latest version of its operating system.
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20.10.2007 50 Reasons to switch from Windows to OS X?
Or, a lost sheep’s ongoing struggle to stay relevant in this internet age.
In a post last week, on St. Valentine’s Day no less, Pirillo states his 50 reasons to switch from Windows (any version?) to OS X.
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19.2.2008 Last OS Standing: Make the Most of Windows Vista
Now that Windows XP is no longer being sold by Microsoft, PC users will be stuck with Windows Vista. Here's a roundup of PC World's best tips for making Vista easier to use.
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3.7.2008 Microsoft will soon release 'Windows Cloud' OS
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer revealed a few details on Wednesday of a forthcoming operating system that will help developers write Internet-based applications.
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1.10.2008 Trouble Ahead for Microsoft's Windows OS
There is trouble ahead for Microsoft's Windows operating system. The Redmond company's flagship product is in for a tough run because of the U.S. credit crunch and the global financial problems it generated.
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16.10.2008 OS X versus Vista, RAM division
As I noted earlier this week, I’ve begun using a MacBook (the basic white model) and keeping a log of my experiences.
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26.10.2008 Mac OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard
Apple has announced the roll out of v10.6.1 Update for their existing OS X Snow Leopard users.
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11.9.2009Using Windows Server 2008 as a SUPER workstation OS
Vijayshinva Karnure: Windows Server 2008 is the best OS to be released till date from Microsoft's stable. And the moment I got hold of the RTM build
I could not resist installing it on my workstation. I always prefer running a Server OS on my workstation... I have been running Windows 2003
disguised as XP (with all the themes and stuff) all these days.
So here is my tale of how I went about setting up Windows Server
2008 to look and fell like its desktop counterpart Windows Vista.
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12.02.2008Using Windows Server 2008 as a SUPER workstation OS (Continued)
Vijayshinva Karnure: This is a continuation of my previous post
Using Windows Server 2008 as a
SUPER workstation OS Here are a couple of things I missed in my previous post...
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20.02.2008Transform Windows Server 2008 to a Workstation
Emmanuel Bergerat: Few days ago I changed my professional notebook/laptop for a real śworkingť machine. Working on advanced MOSS 2007 projects,
setting up directly MOSS on my host OS is nice, so did I.
Windows Server 2008 Standard RC1 EN, bytes from MSDN, looks like the
best candidate for this.
Once setup (its Vista ślikeť setup screens), the OS runs smoothly, and working pleasure is here.
But, Windows Server 2008 is hardened compared to Windows Server 2003 R2 on security. Everything is here, but you need to dig in the
OS to have them...
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30.01.2008Lenovo to launch dual-screen Workstation at CES
Lenovo is all geared up to launch its Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Workstation at the CES Expo this January. The most interesting thing about this
workstation is that it features a dual screen display, hence the 'ds' in its product name(short for 'dual screen'). The workstation
comes with a dual screen display - The main screen is 17 inches and the secondary screen is 10.6 inches. Lenovo is also offering users the option of
selecting the less expensive Intel Core 2 Quad Processor (2.66GHz built on the newer 45-nanometer manufacturing process) instead of the Intel Core 2
Extreme along with the dual screen display.
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21.12.2008Windows "Workstation" 2008 Clobbers Vista in Benchmark Testing
Randall Kennedy: Just when you think you've got it all figured out, along comes another curve ball to keep you guessing. This time around it's a set
of
new benchmark test results from our old
friends at the exo.performance.network. Apparently, these guys heard about the brouhaha surrounding some
Microsoft's
engineer's blog post about using Server 2008 as a "Super Workstation OS" and decided to put the concept to the test. They loaded each
OS onto identical hardware, tweaking the Server implementation to make it look and act like Vista. Then they tested them under a variety of
productivity and multitasking scenarios.
The net result: Windows "Workstation" 2008 (i.e the tweaked Server 2008
installation) trashed Windows Vista with Service Pack 1, outscoring its desktop sibling by as much as 17%.
You can read all the
gory details over at the
exo.blog site. Suffice to say that there's a new option for
power users who are fed-up with Vista's sluggishness: Windows Server 2008, or as I'm now calling it, "Windows NT 6.1 Workstation."
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06.03.2008VMware Workstation 7 released with full Windows 7 support
VMware has announced the latest version it's flagship virtualization software - VMware Workstation 7 which is packed full of new features which
are huge - including full 3D graphics support for virtual machines. VMware workstation is compatible with over 20 operating systems out of the box,
and can run many other operating systems unofficially. As previously mentioned, the new VMware workstation comes with full 3D graphics support for
guest operating systems - meaning that if your computer can't play a game, but has the resources to run a virtual operating system well, you can
run an earlier version of Windows (or Linux) to play it.
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02.11.2009Intel, Nvidia, HP Used In New Parallels Workstation Extreme
Parallels has launched the Parallels Workstation Extreme, a high-end workstation virtualization solution that offers near-native performance for
resource-intensive applications. Combining technology from Intel, Nvidia and Hewlett-Packard, the solution aims to deliver virtualization without
necessarily suffering cutbacks in performance.
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01.04.2009VMware Workstation 6 Supports Vista
VMware this week made
available version 6.0 of its
desktop virtualization
product, which has set a
standard for testing and
development, and competes with
Microsoft's now-free
VirtualPC. New features in
Workstation 6.0 include
support for Vista, dual
monitors, and USB 2.0 devices...
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11.05.2007VMware Workstation 5.5 Now
Available
VMware released the latest
version of its VMware
Workstation product on
Wednesday, adding better
support for 64-bit operating
systems and hardware,
experimental support for
two-way SMP, and enhancements
to the virtual machine
importer and command line
interface...
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01.12.2005Build a Mac Pro equivalent workstation for 1/3 the cost
George Ou: Conventional wisdom tells us that a digital content creation and CAD professional had to fork out $6000 to $10,000 dollars for a high-end
8-core dual-processor workstation, but this is Real World IT where I say screw conventional wisdom. Ive put on my mad scientist hat again and brewed
something up for $2311 with equal or better performance than a $6803 Mac Pro (as configured in Apple screen cap to the left). Now granted you cant
run Mac OS X so that might be a show stopper for a Mac user, but there are plenty of Windows users who want something that will run just as fast. If
thats you, then keep reading!
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03.01.2008Dell Offers New Desktop Workstation
On the same day that Dell detailed its new
"streaming computing"
solution for centralized desktop computing, the PC vendor also added to its workstation lineup.
Starting Oct. 11, Dell began
taking orders for the new Precision T3400 workstation, which can be configured as either a tower or desktop computer. Dell is offering the new
workstation for a starting price of $1,000, according to the company's Web site.
In September, Dell added to its mobile
workstation lineup the Precision M6300, which offers a 17-inch display and an SSD (solid state drive) option. Although Dell has been steadily losing
market share to rival Hewlett-Packard, workstations are one area in which Dell has managed to outperform HP. An IDC report early in 2007 found that
Dell had accounted for 46 percent of worldwide personal workstation shipments in the first quarter of 2007, while HP was second with 33 percent.
The Precision T3400 workstation offers a number of dual- and quad-core Intel Core 2 Duo processors, including the QX6850, which came
to market earlier in 2007, offering four processing cores, a clock speed of 3.0GHz, a total of 8MB of Level 2 cache and a 1333MHz front side bus. The
workstation also features Intel's X38 Express chip set.
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12.10.2007Windows Server 2008 is 20% faster than Vista
It seems Microsoft may have a successor (or replacement) for Vista after all and it’s already been released. Windows Server 2008 isn’t
easy to configure as a desktop operating system but when done correctly can be 20% faster than Vista while retaining most of the same features.
Windows Workstation 2008 is not a product sold by Microsoft and must be configured from a copy of Windows Server 2008. It seems this version
of Windows lacks the “bloat” that is part of Vista. However, I am not sure what the author is referring to (but is likely talking about
unnecessary services). Of course this version of Windows was designed with developers in mind who covet speed above all else. Workstation 2008
includes IIS and Hyper-V for creating virtual machines.
A
Microsoft
employee and
third party website have created tutorials on how to
use Windows Server 2008 as a desktop operating system. This is what I’ve been referring to as Windows Workstation 2008. Keep in mind that this
will have the same driver problems as Vista does, meaning, if a Vista driver doesn’t exist for a piece of hardware you still won’t be able
to use it with Server or Workstation 2008.
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12.03.2008Server 2008: The Windows Workstation we always wanted
Mary Jo Foley: As
discontent over Windows Vista (with or without Service Pack 1) continues to
swirl, Microsoft is gearing up to launch on February 27 the “other” Windows: Windows Server 2008. Even though it is built from the same
core as Vista, Windows Server is different from Vista in a number of ways, from its role-based configuration options, to its built-in hypervisor.
Guest blogger Jason Perlow (
of asbestos-underwear fame) has been an
advocate for Microsoft making Windows Server 2008 available as in workstation/desktop form. Like the old Windows NT and Windows 2000 Workstation
products, a Windows Server 2008 Workstation would be a form factor for power users who don’t need all the Vista desktop eye candy, but care more
about manageability and performance.
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26.02.2008Preview: VMware Workstation 6.5 beta surges ahead
They say market leadership has its privileges. When you're way out in front and the competition is just a distant blip in your rear-view horizon, you
get to take a breather. Coast a bit. Maybe focus on the big picture for a while. Yes, it's good to be the leader. All of which begs the question:
What the hell is wrong with VMware?
In the traditional desktop virtualisation space, VMware has almost zero competition on the
dominant platform, Windows. Yet it continues to innovateand at an alarming pace, no less.
Case in point: VMware Workstation 6.5.
Though only just entering beta, Workstation 6.5 is already causing a stir among the virtualisation faithful. That's because the feature set reads
like a veritable wish list to Virtual Santa from all the good girls and boys down in the in-house development and helpdesk departments.
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22.04.2008Cloud "instant on" OS coming to netbooks
Cloud, made and distributed by Good OS, will be coming to a touch screen Gigabyte net book. The OS will consist of a web browser as its main
interface and will integrate with Skype, YouTube, and the Google family of apps. The OS will ship along side a pre-loaded Windows installation, which
will will allow the netbook to dual boot either OS. The foundation for the Cloud OS is of course Linux and offers a quick and functional way to the
internet and other user essential apps. If you would like to try out the Cloud OS you will be able to install it on your own computer in the near
future.
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02.12.2008Brimax 19" TFT Flat Panel Display Review
A new review of yet another
monitor. There are many
displays out there to choose
from and only few really
appeal to gamers and
workstation pimps: for gamers
looks as well as performance
comes into play though the
workstation pimps don't mind
a little trade off and will go
for ultimate style to match
their working envoirment. The
LM19XD from Brimax has both
qualities. Be sure to check
out the review for our
conclusion.
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27.05.2007Intel CPUs expand Suns workstation portfolio
Following servers with Intels Xeon processors, Sun today introduced workstations based on Intels Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors.
Sun now has a third workstation family, adding to the existing models based on single- and dual socket AMD Opteron-based systems (Ultra 20,
Ultra 40 M2) as well as single- and dual-socket UltraSparc IIIi (Ultra 25, Ultra 45) models. The new Ultra 24 is based on Intels Core processors and,
in the case of a Core 2 Quad configuration, is Suns first (single-socket) quad-core workstation.
The Ultra 24 has the identical
outside look of its two sister models, making the Intel Core 2 logo the only differentiator to the 20, 40, 25 and 45. The Intel system is based on the
single-socket Garlow platform supporting six different processors “ the dual-cores E4400, E6750 and E6850 (2.0 GHz “ 3.0 GHz) as well as the
quad-cores Q6600, Q6700 and QX6850 (2.4 GHz “ 3.0 GHz).
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23.10.2007Google Chrome OS to launch within a week?
Previously said to launch in the fall, rumors are circulating that Google's Chrome OS will launch within the next week. While Google is mum on the
launch of their new OS they have been known to launch projects in beta form ahead of schedule in the past. It is expected the the first release of
Google OS will not run on standard laptop and desktop computers, but will run on set of Google OS endorsed devices such as select netbooks. Google has
previously said they are working with Acer, Adobe, ASUS, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and Toshiba on the Chrome OS
project.
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15.11.2009AMD loses market share in x86 workstation segment faster than expected
More headaches for AMD: Intels
Core-based Xeon processor has
reclaimed virtually all market
share the company had lost to
AMD between Q3 2005 and Q2
2006.
According to a
report released by Jon Peddie
Research (JPR), the
workstation market continued
to show healthy 15.2%
year-over-year growth in the
first quarter of this year,
resulting in 674,000 units
shipped. Segment revenue
increased by 15% to about $1.7
billion.
However, it
was just Intel that was able
to take advantage of that
growth, expanding its presence
in the market to a level that
we have been used to several
years ago. According to JPR,
Intel claimed a 92.0% share
during Q1, up from 88.9% in Q4
2006, up from 89.1% in Q3 and
up from 86.7% in Q2. AMD in
turn, dropped from 13.3% to
8.0% in the same time frame
and is almost back to a market
share level that was recorded
by JPR for Q3 2005 (6.6%). ..
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13.06.2007Test SlingPlayer Beta for Palm OS
The future of Palm OS -- now
known as Garnet OS -- may be
cloudy, but Sling Media is
still working on its software
player for the mobile
platform. SlingPlayer enables
Slingbox owners to view
what's on their television
using a Palm Treo with
broadband connectivity...
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